Sunday, January 23, 2011

the key to change is to let go of fear

This quote from Rosanne Cash sums up my recent hair colour decision. I am wary of change and was so comfortable with my blonde hair that I was stuck in a style rut. My roots were growing out, the hue was washing me out but it was a colour I could hide under, something I was used to. So when my best friend and I were discussing hair changes, we both thought it would be nice to go back to my natural hair colour of auburn. Well that's not exactly what the hairdresser gave me. I ended up with this fiery red shade (which is even brighter in person). The colour made me feel like such a stranger in my own skin, I cried hysterically when the boy picked me up from the hair salon. I swore that I would never leave the house, that I would be forced to wear a hijab to hide the crazy hair. Within an hour, I was past the hysteria and starting to embrace the new me- seeing it as an opportunity for a fabulous new look (and a powerful statement at that!)

Tell me the truth- what do you think of the new me? (bear in mind these photos were taken after an ocean of tears which wiped away any trace of makeup!)

OMG! You look beautiful! I was super shock to see the new you in my bogroll. The colour looks good on you... it makes your cheeks glow a rosy pink and your complexion looks great. Your hair is so shiny, and I love the highlights in that colour.

Aww yay! I actually really like it. Weird because--as you know--I just went from red to blonde for very similar reasons. In both of our cases, I think the blonde works for us, but that doesn't mean it's the BEST for us. I totally know what you mean about blonde washing out your complexion. I think it did that to me, too. Congrats on your new color! It really does look good, and even if you decide to change it in a while, at least you had the guts to try something else!

Thanks everyone- such kind comments :) I am already feeling more confident with your help! @Ashelle- yay thanks- I will post my seven secrets asap! @Ashley- I do agree that pale skin can become almost translucent with blonde hair but I agree that a few different colours can look good!

I think you look great! You probably need a little time to get used to the change because it's so different. But you do look beautiful. I look forward to seeing more pictures of you with your new hair color. And come to think of it, the red hair does looks "more you".